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Interesting gadgets can help you see and hear the world in a new way, writes Maureen Shelley.
Spy ear sound amplifier, $4. 95ozspy. com. au Rating: 2.
This amplifier is more than just a toy, it can receive the conversation at 7 m away. It needs line-of-
Visual access to effectively working objects.
Basically, it can't enlarge the sound through the wall, but it has a sensitive microphone that can amplify the low sound
Have a sound conversation at a comfortable listening or recording level.
However, the Speaker needs to be in the same room as the audience and the bright blue equipment needs to point to them.
It is equipped with headphones, batteries and instructions, although it is easy to operate on/off and voice dialing. --SONY DEV-
Digital recording binocaressony, $ Sony. com. au Rating: 4.
These telescopes are perfect for birdwatchers, sports fans and concerts-goers. In the DEV-
5, Sony offers a device that can capture and record HD video using an auxiliary magnification of up to 20 x
Your expectations for binoculars are not high.
Sony described the case of binoculars as non-
Reflective elastic material, ergonomic grip means 1.
The 2 kg unit can be maintained in a stable position for a long time.
They can record HD or even 3D video or 7. 1-
Pixel still image on SD memory card.
Digital zoom keeps the target focused. --
Bug DETECTORGhost, $29. 95ozspy. com. au Rating: 2.
The 5 Star mini bed bug detector is a bit fun, and it may also have practical applications if it's just to determine the level of radiation in your home.
What's even more novel is that it can detect frequencies from 100 MHz to 2.
6 GHz band for accurate positioning of wireless microphones and transmitters 10 m away. It has multi-
The channel blur scan can distinguish between cameras, listening devices and mobile phones.
If the device finds a bug or a wireless camera, it will have a sound and LED alarm trigger. --
$79 4 gb video camera. 95jaycar. com. au Rating: 3.
The handy gadget for StarsA to take notes in a lecture or presentation is this digital video and static camera pen.
It works like a ballpoint pen and it's hard to see its camera lens on the black case.
Although the camera is only slightly fatter than the standard ballpoint pen, it can store up to 4 gb of audio or video files;
This is equivalent to 600 photos and two hours of video.
It has a rechargeable lithium.
Ion batteries and pens come with software on the mini CD that must be installed before you check the video, image or sound.
What is impressive is that the camera needs 8-
Images of millions of pixels.